National Republican., 1887-08-26
The Mary land Republicans.

The Maryl land Republicans.
The MarSlsrd Republican convention did
some remarkably good work at the Balti.
more convention. From beginning to end
1t displayed the unity OF purpose aud Gu
thusiasm that are always required to SO.
cure, and that almost certainly presigi
success. The adveat OF Messrs. Gwen
and Marbury, both prominent Democrats,
aud the manner in which they indorsel the
work Of the convention, places the success
of the party almost beyond question.
The address Of the Hon. l.. +. McComas,
who was chosen president, was vigorous
arraignment Of the Maryland ring Democ-
racy, whose methods have become re-
proach to the nation, because OF their out.
rageous frauds upon the ballot box, as
against Republicans aud at their own cleo
tions In defending the honest Democrats OF
any voice In the affairs Of the state. Mr.
McComas closed his remarks by saying:
Let us deserve success by insisting on our
best men going upon the ticket to-day ana by
sending our best men to the legislature this
winter. There is noble work in Maryland,
therefore, this year for Maryland Republicans,
II we rise high enough to perform 1t.
Remember that in four short years OF rule in
this state our Republican predecessors saved
Mary land to the Union, aud preserved her
from financial ruin, asserted the dignity OF
labor, set free every slave, aud planted firmly
in our state n system of free public schools.
Let US ask the people to turn from the achieve
ments of Freeman Rasin and Elgene Higgins
TO the party of Thomas Holiday Hicks aul
Henry Winter Davis,
Courage, wisdom, and work will win for or
whole people fair elections and good govern
ment.
Several other able speeches were ma le
before the platform was presented, all Of
them dwelling upon the one topic which t.
the most prominent in NJ Maryland, the frau l.
committed In Baltimore by which the state
Is held In the control OF corrupt ring
The platform which was given yesterday Ia
the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN is a well con
sidered and strong exposition of Republ
can IDEAS, and cannot but be approved by
the right thinking people of the state
when tie candidates nominated on 1t ar,
considered IN connection with 1t.
Mr.. Walter H. Brooks, the nominee for
governor, is q native OF Baltimore, G3 years
old, and Of the leading business men OF the
city, with name which is synonym fol
capacity, integrity, public spirit, aud eX
ecutive ability. This has been reco !nlzel
to such an extent in the business world
that Mr.. Brooks has been placel IN char5
of several business institutions that were
almost wrecked, and In every instance Ia:
succeeded In saving them. 1t is thes
qualities that make him go tit as COVER lOl
Of Maryland, almost wrecked by the rim.
Democracy of the state. There is no mat
In the state has demonstrated more clearly
the possession OF the ability to give Mary
land what the state 80 much needs, a sound
business.like administration, conducted
prudently with economy and honesty.
Mr.. Dixon, the candidate for comptroller
ia a gentleman Of vast experience, bein.
largely interested in, aud conducting bust
ness and agricultural enterprises. Mr.
Dixon is a sound hnancier, possessed o
excellent judgment, aud in every wa,
qualified to make an able and valuable oil
cial. As member OF the legislature h
was regarded as safe and prudent coun
selor.
The Hon. Francis Miller Is an able an,
tive part in Maryland politics for man
yesrs. He is native of Alexandria, Va.
where his father was a well known mer
chant, and closely iden .ifled with the Ches
apeake and Ohio and Alexandria canals
Mr.. Miller is graduate Of Yale, and studle
law in this city with the Hon. A. J. Riddle
whose assistant he was at one time. Bot
as man and lawyer Mr. Miller Is fully uu Al
iied for the position OF attorney general.
The sensation of the convention was tn
appearance Of Mr.. Johu B, Cowen, pro n
iment Democrat, upon the platform, an
the announcement that he aud the Inde
pendent Democrats OF Maryland intende
10 support the Republican ticket. Mr.
COwen's speech Was "A scathtng indictmeu
of Maryland Democracy. he illustrated hi
opinion OF 1t by the following aneclote;
~ am a good deal in the position OF wit
ness once had In railroad ease. II was NJ
Ross Winani, Tn road had occasion to nea'
some new property tor right OF way between
Baltimore and the Nialuc. Hotel. The prOl
Grty suddenly devc'ope new beauties ani &c
markable qua tiles. You flrmtr know no
rapidly property becomes vdlulole when II |
waited by II railroad went 10 Mr Wlnln
10 find out the real value of the property. II
was not In strong health, but his mini va
still full Of ylgOr. of rsi MIN carriage t
drive him to aud ftDn th3 court hju's to &c
his testimony aS u witr2'S, 'HDu ara llS
yer he said, 'aui OlsAt 10 IA l OF what you
witness is going 10 say before yoI pu; him O
the stand. Now you DON kn1y what / vii.
say when come " testify Well SAID
'what do you think the prlp'ry Is worth?
His answer was not dina [Llugh,ar
suppose ! am being ppt upon The stand to,da,
somewhat as an expert witness. You want /,
know something Of Democratic reform uade
the present management. You have not askeb
me my opinion beforehand, but am afraid
must answer as Mr, W.naAs did 1T amt wortl
damn"
Mr.. Dixon gave this truthful picture q
Maryland Democracy which appIas a
well to the party everywhere;
Measured by the standard Of party r5sponsi
bity, the regular Democrats of this state hay
been false 10 ali their promises, They hay